Denison Museum hosts a dynamic lineup of events that are always free and open to the public.

From artist talks and panel discussions to film screenings, live performances, and hands-on workshops, our events offer opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection. 

Whether you’re interested in exhibition openings, K-12 professional development, family-friendly activities, or unique cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone.

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Past Events & Workshops:

"YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME" senior show

YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME Opening Reception

The Denison Museum presents the opening reception for the senior show "YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME."

Art by Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme

Artist Talk & Opening Reception

Join us for an evening with artist Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme.

Print of hands

Printmaking Workshop

Join artist Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme for a hands-on printmaking workshop.

Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks, Newark Ohio poster

Lunar Alignment Event at Newark Mounds

Witness the wonder of ancient astronomy during the Lunar Alignment at the Octagon Earthworks in Newark, Ohio!

Image of Sac and Fox Buffalo Dance, Ernest Spybuck, 1908-1910, watercolor and pencil on paperboard, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Indigenous pasts, present, and futures: The enduring story of Native Ohio

Panel talks with a journalist from “The Ohio Country” podcast project with guest speakers.

Illustration of an aerial view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

Voices of the Past: Exploring the Hopewell Earthworks

Join us for lunch and a dynamic hour program celebrating the newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.

The Great Hopewell Road: Connections and Questions with Jeff Gill

Uncover the secrets of Ohio’s ancient superhighway— explore the Great Hopewell Road.

Brett Taylor

Artist Workshop: Brett Taylor

Join curator and artist Brett Taylor at the Denison Museum for a hands-on art-making opportunity for all.

Salsa Dance

Non-Binary Salsa Dance Workshop with artist Amalís Cintrón

The Denison Museum and Dance Department present a Non-Binary Salsa Dance Workshop with artist Amalís Cintrón.

Denison Museum Family Day

Denison Museum Family Day

The Denison Museum presents Family Day.

Elizabeth Nourse Head of a Girl

Kick Off the Semester with the Museum: Mingle & Munch—Exploring Identity Through Art

Come check out the two new opening exhibitions, "Portraying Identity" and "THE FUTURE IS NOT BINARY," with some free refreshments!

The Granville ArtWalk

The Granville ArtWalk

Come enjoy this fun-filled event with art, students, and music at the Denison Museum and seven other venues in Granville.

Studio Art Seniors

Senior Studio Art Exhibition Opening, 'I Will Never Properly Comprehend The Line'

The 2024 exhibition will feature work from Rita Costa, Lauren Dyer, Anna Jones, Nadeem Jones, Isabelle Monyak, Duc Nguyen, Ava Peterson, and Lily Thomas.

Pamela Cevallos with artwork

Pamela Cevallos Virtual Artist Talk

Listen in as Pamela Cevallos discusses her research on the "Unarchive the museum: archaeological collections and replicas from Ecuador" project.

Micaela de Vivero with her artwork

Artist Talk with Micaela de Vivero

Discover the engaging work of Micaela de Vivero at the museum through an interview with Joy Sperling, Professor Emerita, Art History and Visual Culture.